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The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to-               [NEET 5-5-2019]

A) The \[\pi \]-bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with p-orbtials of manganese

B) The \[\pi \]-bonding involves overlap of d-orbitals of oxygen with d-orbitals of manganese

C) The \[\pi \]-bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with d-orbitals of manganese

D) There is no \[\pi \]-bonding

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Structure of permanganate ion